Dash DPB500 User Manual
DIGITAL BLENDER
DPB500
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We believe that taking small steps every day to live a healthier life
can have a big impact and that the best path to wellness is to eat
whole, natural foods. At Dash, we make products that make it easier
for you to prepare and eat real food at home, so that you can feel
your best. In the store, in your kitchen, and online we gives you the
tools and the support to make delicious healthy meals.
That’s what living unprocessed is all about!
DIGITAL
BLENDER
Important Safeguards ....................................................................4-5
Parts & Features
Using Your Chef Series Digital Blender
Blender Settings Guide
Maintenance & Cleaning
Recipes
Customer Support
Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Read all instructions carefully.
important safeguards
• Remove all packaging and labels from appliance prior to use.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord,
plugs, or appliance in or near water or other liquids.
• For any maintenance other than cleaning, please contact
StoreBound directly at 1-800-898-6970 from 7AM - 7PM
PST Monday – Friday, or by email at
support@storebound.com.
• Keep appliance away from children when in use.
• Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in
use, during assembly, during disassembly, and before
cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord,
damaged plug, after the appliance malfunctions, is
dropped, or damaged in any manner.
• Only use attachments that are recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not leave your Chef Series Digital Blender unattended
while it is operating.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables, counters,
or touch hot surfaces.
• Always make sure that the Pitcher is locked securely in
place before engaging the motor. Do not remove the
Pitcher before the blender is nished operating.
• Make sure that the Digital Dial is in the “0” position after
each use. Make sure that the motor stops completely
before disassembling.
• Do not place your ngers or other foreign objects into the
appliance while it is operating. If food becomes lodged
in the blades, turn off and unplug the appliance before
trying to remove the ingredients.
• Do not use the appliance if any of the parts are damaged.
• Do not use without the Lid in place.
• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades while
appliance is engaged to reduce the risk of severe injury or
damage to the blender.
• The blades in the blender are sharp. Handle carefully. Do
not touch the blades in the base of the Pitcher with bare
hands.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas plate, hot
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• When cleaning, do not submerge the Motor Base (with
electrical parts) in any liquid; instead use a soft, wet cloth
to wipe down. The Chef Series Digital Blender Motor Base
is NOT dishwasher safe.
• Do not operate the blender when the Pitcher is empty.
• When blending tough or dry foods for a prolonged period
of time, the temperature monitoring system may shut
down the motor to prevent overheating. This may occur
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL
4 ∙ Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
when the blender is overloaded. Unplug the blender and
place the Motor Base in a well-ventilated area, allowing
it to cool down for 45 minutes. Try removing some of the
ingredients before continuing to blend.
• Make sure the Lid is closed tightly during blending to
prevent liquid from splashing out.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the Pitcher while the motor
is running to prevent injuries or damages.
• When making hot food, it is highly recommended to start
at a low setting and gradually increase the speed setting,
or simply use the “Pulse” mode.
• When making sauces, stufng, etc., add 2-3 cups of
ingredients at a time. Keep the blending time below
2 minutes to prevent the motor from overloading or
overheating. If the motor stops abruptly, allow the motor
temperature to decrease before continuing to blend.
• Always place soft or liquid ingredients in the blender
before adding hard ingredients or ice cubes.
• Wait until the blades come to a complete stop before
removing the Pitcher. If not done accordingly, the drive
gear may become damaged.
• If a burning odor comes from the blender, shut the
appliance off immediately. This may be caused by
abrasion of the rubber feet on the Motor Base. Make sure
that the rubber feet are stable and that the appliance is
properly assembled.
• If the blades become jammed during the blending
process, use the Tamper to stir the food in the Pitcher,
allowing air to escape. Close the Lid tightly and continue
to blend.
• When blending tough or sticky foods, begin blending at
a low speed. If the blender does not mix the ingredients
to your preference, disconnect the appliance and use
a spoon or spatula to incorporate the ingredients and
release any captured air in the Pitcher. Close the Lid and
continue blending.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are provided with supervision and instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• StoreBound shall not accept liability for damages caused
by improper use of the appliance.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not completely t in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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PARTS & FEATURES
Measuring Cup
Lid
Pitcher
Solid Steel Blades
Tamper
Digital Dial
Motor Base
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Manual
Soup
Puree Crush
Smoothie
FrozenRinse
Digital Dial Detail
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USING YOUR CHEF SERIES DIGITAL BLENDER
Before Using Your Chef Series Digital Blender:
• Clean your blender and all of its parts prior to rst use. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE MOTOR
BASE IN WATER OR ANY LIQUID. MAKE SURE THE BLENDER IS UNPLUGGED.
• Read the entire instruction manual and save for further use.
• Remove any stickers and packaging before use.
• Use a wet cloth to wipe down the Motor Base.
• Wash the Tamper, Measuring Cup, Lid, and Pitcher with soapy water and a sponge. Use a
dish brush to clean the blades. Do not use your hands.
• Note: always make sure that the Lid is secure before blending. Keep hands and utensils out
of the Pitcher when in use.
• Place the Motor Base on a stable surface and plug in the appliance.
• Place the Pitcher on the Motor Base. When the Pitcher is secure, you should hear a beeping
sound.
• Place your ingredients into the Pitcher, making sure to add your liquid ingredients rst,
then powdered ingredients, then solid ingredients.
• Make sure the Lid is securely in place before engaging the appliance.
• Press the “Start/Stop” button to turn the blender on.
• You have the option to choose one of the pre-set Digital Dial modes, or to choose your
own speed and time setting. If you are choosing your own speed and time, set the Digital
Dial to the “Manual” setting (middle setting).
• Follow the “Blender Settings Guide” section to choose the right setting.
• Press the “Start/Stop” button again to start the blender.
• Use the Tamper to make sure all the ingredients are combined properly.
• After you are nished blending, unplug the blender.
• Clean the Pitcher immediately after each use.
• You can use the “Rinse” setting to make the cleaning process easier.
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BLENDER SETTINGS GUIDE
START/STOP BUTTON
When the blender is rst plugged in, it is in energy saving mode and the “Start/Stop” button will
immediately ash red. To begin using the blender, push the ashing “Start/Stop” button. After
pushing the “Start/Stop” button, the preset Digital Dial, “Speed”, “Time” and “Pulse” buttons will
light up and the blender is ready for use. To begin using the blender, select a setting from the preset
Digital Dial menu (“Purée”, “Soup”, “Smoothie”, “Crush” or “Frozen”) or operate in “Manual” mode
using the “Pulse”, “Time”, or “Speed”options. To terminate blending at any point during operation,
push the “Start/Stop” button.
TIME SETTING BUTTONS
When the preset Digital Dial is on the “Manual” setting (or mode) you can customize your blending
time. To increase blending time, press the “Time +” button; to decrease blending time, press the
“Time -” button. The longest/maximum time setting is 10 minutes, and is displayed as 10:00. When
the digital time/speed display reads 00:00, the blender has no time set for blending. Optionally,
you may adjust the time (“Time +” or “Time -”) when the blender is running. When you have set your
custom time, press the “Start/Stop” button to operate the blender. To terminate blending at any point
during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
SPEED SETTING BUTTONS
When the preset Digital Dial is on the “Manual” setting (or mode) you can customize your blending
speed. To increase the blending speed, press the “Speed +” button. To decrease blending speed,
press the “Speed -” button. Blending speeds are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and H (for high.) Optionally,
you may adjust the speed (“Speed +” or “Speed -”) when the blender is running.
your custom speed, press the “Start/Stop” button to operate the blender. To terminate blending at
any point during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
When you have set
PULSE BUTTON
The “Pulse” button allows you to run the blender at its highest speed (H) for short time intervals.
Press and hold the “Pulse” button to achieve desired blending results. The blender will immediately
stop upon releasing the “Pulse” button.
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PRESET DIGITAL DIAL
The preset Digital Dial includes six convenient preset menu options: “Rinse”, “Purée”, “Soup”, “Smoothie”, “Crush”,
and “Frozen”. To begin, rotate the preset Digital Dial either clockwise or counter-clockwise to select a menu item or
to operate in manual mode. After choosing a preset menu option, press the “Start/Stop” button to begin blending.
To terminate blending at any point during operation, push the “Start/Stop” button.
This setting allows you to thoroughly clean/rinse the blender.
Prior to using the rinse setting, wash the Pitcher in hot, soapy
Rinse
Purée
Soup
Smoothie
water. Afterwards, pour water into the Pitcher and run the
blender on the “Rinse” setting. The rinse time is approximately
28 seconds.
This setting is for making sauces, baby foods, purées,
and other delicious meals. The purée blending time is
approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds.
This setting is convenient for preparing a wide variety of soups.
The blending time is approximately 8 minutes, resulting in
piping-hot, ready-to-serve soups!
This setting is perfect for making smoothies, shakes, mixed
drinks, juices, and frozen drinks. The blending time is
approximately 50 seconds.
Crush
Frozen
This setting is for crushing ice. The ice that comes out of the
blender is snow-like. The blending time is approximately 1 minute.
This setting is for making frozen treats such as ice cream,
snow cones, Italian ice, and much more. The blending time is
approximately 1 minute.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Before cleaning or moving the appliance make sure to unplug the blender.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE OR THE PITCHER IN
WATER OR LIQUID.
• Thoroughly dry the Pitcher prior to storing. The Pitcher and Motor Base are
NOT dishwasher safe.
• To Clean Your Blender:
• Remove the Pitcher from the Motor Base.
• Empty any extra contents of the Pitcher into the trash.
• Fill the Pitcher halfway with warm water and a few drops of dish soap.
• Run the blender on the “Rinse” setting. Rinse with hot or warm water.
• Wipe down the Motor Base with a damp cloth.
• Wash the Tamper and Lid in the sink with hot soapy water.
• Make sure to rinse the Pitcher well in order to eliminate any soap residue, and dry the
Motor Base with a dishcloth to reduce moisture.
• When storing the Pitcher for an extended period of time, store it upside down without the
Lid to allow any residual moisture to evaporate.
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CHEF SERIES
DIGITAL BLENDER
RECIPE
BOOK
22 delicious and unprocessed recipes
from smoothies, to soups, to sorbet.
INGREDIENTS:
CHILLAX
SMOOTHIE
½ cup spinach
1 banana
¼ cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup frozen mango
DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
¼ cup frozen peaches
1 tbsp ax seed
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup almond milk
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